Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center

Economic development

Published
September 8, 2020

Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center

The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to review preliminary and final plans for the college's performing arts center on the Mayflower Hill campus, and members are expected to take a vote on the project.
Published
September 2, 2020

Waterville Council extends outdoor dining for Lion’s Den to April 1, 2021

While Mayor Nick Isgro led the charge to convince councilors to approve the Lion's Den request, others argued that input from the public and other restaurant owners should be considered before favoring just the one establishment.
Published
August 28, 2020

Public input sought on $11.294 million downtown Waterville revitalization project

The work will include converting one-way traffic to two-way on Main and Front streets downtown, improving sidewalks and pedestrian walkways, reconfiguring parking and installing traffic signals and new lighting.
Published
August 2, 2020

FirstPark in Oakland hires firm to help spur development

The partnership with SVN | The Urbanek Group Advisors is expected to provide FirstPark greater exposure in Maine and New England, and connections nationally and globally through SVN's network of offices and affiliates.
Published
July 23, 2020

Waterville attracting medical marijuana, cultivation businesses

Representatives of marijuana-related businesses have told city officials that Waterville's ordinance governing the development of marijuana businesses is comprehensive and easy to understand.

Published
July 20, 2020

Waterville planning board gets first look at plans for a food specialty store

The Planning Board on Monday also voted 6-1 to approve a final plan for a marijuana cultivation facility at 46 Industrial Road.
Published
July 14, 2020

Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program

Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to $2,000.
Published
July 2, 2020

KVCOG awarded $400,000, two-year grant to help region respond to pandemic

The grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration supports communities responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published
June 28, 2020

Waterville-based tech startups mark milestones in their development

Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
Published
June 5, 2020

Downtown Waterville street closure planned Sunday night

Part of Front Street in Waterville's downtown will be closed from 6 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday to allow for a construction company to install drainage in that area.